Adult Ministries

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Cornerstone Adult Ministries

Sunday School Classes

There are several adult classes available, each with its own opportunity for growth and interpretation of the Bible. From time to time we also offer short term classes and start new classes.For the most up to date information you may contact Rev. David Rucker at associate@cornerstoneumc.org.

There is a class for everyone!All classes have some degree of discussion which is non-threatening and non-coercive, but designed to allow participants to express their own views and ask questions as the class applies the lessons to personal lives and circumstances.All adult classes are offered at 9:30 a.m. in the Education wing.You are encouraged to visit any or all of the classes to fine one that is just right for you.Join us Sunday’s to find one that fits YOU!

This Class includes persons of all ages and they meet in room 107.Going from the sanctuary take the first hall to the left (after class 105).Their approach is to study the Books of the Bible one by one, but in no particular order.They are currently studying Genesis with the help of a study book.They have lively discussion aimed at learning the Scriptures and learning how to apply the lessons it teaches to our daily lives.For more information, you may contact class facilitator, Earl Williams at 832-920-6210 or earl.wllms@yahoo.com

This Class meets in room 108. Going from the sanctuary take the first hall to the left (after class 105). They use a DVD based curriculum to present the topic then have discussion and interaction.The people range in age from 25 to 65.The DVD presentations are always grounded in Scripture but cover a wide range of topics from politics and current events to family and marriage issues, always striving to relate the information to one’s daily life.For more information, contact class facilitator, David Smith at 832-605-2942 or davidasmith@sbcglobal.net

This Class meet in room 105 in the main hallway.As the name implies it includes all people who have no children at home.They do a variety of Bible studies focused on applying the Word to daily living.Discussion questions are aimed at helping participants to understand the Scripture and what it means for us today.They are currently studying the prophet Micah.For more information you may contact the class facilitator, Paul Wallace at 281-414-2134 or ptwallace_62@yahoo.com

This Class meets in room 106 in the main hallway.This class consist mostly of persons who are 50+ who come from a variety of religious backgrounds and are seeking to more fully understand what it means to be a follower of Christ in the 21st century.They are in no hurry to get through a book of the Bible as they want to thoroughly discuss all the questions presented as they relate to the Scripture and daily living.They are currently studying the book of Acts with questions written by Max Lucado.For more information, you may contact class facilitator, Bob Grundy at 832-573-0557 or bgrundy@earthlink.net

Several times a year, a class is offered to discuss United Methodist doctrine, theology and policy, and how it applies to our ministry as United Methodists and the Cornerstone family. This class is open to all who are interested, and is taught by one of the pastors.For more information on this class or other possible classes in the planning stage, and/or to get on the list for the next class contact Rev. David Rucker at associate@cornerstoneumc.org

Home Dinner Club

We meet monthly in the Family Life Center(Gym) on a Saturday evening. For more information or to find out our next date to join us contact Marilyn Grim at marilyngrim2485@att.net

Restaurant Supper Club

We gather monthly at a restaurant on a Sunday evening. If you would be interested in learning more about our meeting times contact the church office at 281.859.4141 or admin@cornerstoneumc.org.

Discipleship Opportunities

Bible Studies and Small Groups

We also offer a range of classes that vary throughout the year. These classes meet at times other then Sunday Mornings. Some during the day and some in the evenings. For more information or to sign up for a class contact Rev. David Rucker at associate@cornerstoneumc.org

All classes have some degree of discussion which is non-threatening and non-coercive, but designed to allow participants to express their own views and ask questions as the class applies the lessons to personal lives and circumstances.

No matter if you take a class on a book of the Bible, Finances, or Weight loss, we offer a range of opportunities to learn more about yourself and your faith.

Women’s Ministry

Some of the best teaching comes from discussion among the members of the groups.

Women’s Ministries at Cornerstone includes weekly bible studies, luncheons, retreats and special events. Contact the Church office for more information

Men’s Ministry

Welcome! We would love for this hour to be a time that you look forward to each week. We hope you will join our United Methodist Men’s Group here at Cornerstone. Our Next Gathering is on May 14th at 7pm in the choir room.

We also have our next breakfast on May 18th at 8am in the Gym. All men are invited.

Cornerstone Senior Adult Ministries

Young At Heart

Are you 50+ and young at heart? Do you like to interact with others? All are welcome. You do not need to be members of this church. We will laugh and talk the whole morning away. Please consider coming out and sharing our fun with us. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Contact Marilyn Grim 281-550-1868 and leave a message, or email her at marilyngrim2485@att.net for further information.

+1 (281) 859-4141 | +1 (281) 859-3915 (FAX)

9 - 4, Monday - Thursday | 8 - 12 Sunday

Donna Heath

Preschool Assistant Director

Donna Heath has been the Assistant Director for Cornerstone UMC Preschool the past 5 years.Prior to that she was a lead teacher for 4-year old’s at Cornerstone for 9 years.She also serves on the Early Childhood Methodist Conference committee, networking with Methodist preschools and providing yearly training opportunities for area preschools.

Donna is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University with a BA in Management/Human Resources.She worked as a HR/Compensations Analyst in the energy industry for 7 years before staying home with her three children, Tamra, Shane and Dylan.Donna received and maintains her Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate while working at Cornerstone Preschool.

Donnaand her husband, Steven have been married 25 years and live in Cypress, Texas.

Debbie Durkin

Preschool Executive Director

Debbie Durkin has been the Director for Cornerstone UMC Preschool the past 5 years.She was the assistant director 4 years prior and taught 3- and 4-year old’s at Cornerstone for 9 years.She also serves on the Early Childhood Methodist Conference committee, networking with Methodist preschools and providing yearly training opportunities for area preschools.

Debbie is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a BS in General Business.She worked for Texaco Inc for 17 years as a Financial Accountant before staying home with her two children, Kathryn and Michael.Debbie received and maintains her Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate while working at Cornerstone Preschool.

Debbie and her husband, Pat have been married 28 years and live in Cypress, Texas.

Nancy Rogers

Administrative Assistant

Nancy is a retiree of AT&T with over 35 years of administrative experience. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, she also lived in Greenville, S.C. for 23 years.Nancy and her husband followed their daughter to Texas in 2016. When not traveling she enjoys sewing and monogramming. She feels blessed to be a part of Cornerstone.Please feel free contact her for a prayer need or assistance at:admin@cornerstoneumc.org

Linda Humphrey

Financial Administrator & Worship Leader

Linda has been an active member of CUMC since 1992. She has served in a variety of volunteer positions including youth ministry, children's choirs, sanctuary choir, and handbells. Linda was a CUMC Preschool Assistant Teacher for six years.During that time, she was interim Youth Director twice. She has served as the Financial Administrator since 2003. Linda also is the Worship Leader for our 9:35 service, plays piano for our 8:30 worship time and directs the Journey Praise Band. She is also currently facilitating our Wednesday morning Bible Study.

Cody J Bauman

Director of Youth & Communications

Cody has been in youth ministry for 16 years now. Although he is not a native to Texas, he likes to tell people he got here as soon as he could. Cody, his wife Grace (a Texas Native who teaches High School Science) and their three dogs love being outside and spending time near water. Cody has a bachelors degree in Graphic and Video Production and a Masters in Youth Ministry from SouthWestern University(UMC School in Kansas). Cody tries to live every day as an act of service to both the community he serves and his family.

When Cody is not busy at the church he enjoys kayaking, hunting, watching movies and playing a range of musical instruments. One day he hopes to write a book on youth ministry and he might finish an album he has been working on for about 12 years now. On the side of Ministry Cody enjoys DJ'ing Weddings, Proms and Birthday Parties.

Steve Hoyle

Director of Music

Steve Hoyle has a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a Master of Music in Music Literature, and a Master of Music in Applied Clarinet, all from the University of Houston.He has taught clarinet and saxophone privately and played professionally in many groups in the Houston area for many years. Following his study of Choral Conducting, Voice, and Handbells at Houston Baptist University, he has been a Church Music Director for the past 25 years, the past 13 at Cornerstone UMC. Steve has been active in his community, being the founder and director of the Katy Community Band in the 1990’s, the conductor of the Katy Community Choir, the British Petroleum Holiday Choir, and a performer in the One-A-Chord Community Choir. He is married to Ellen Hoyle and has 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren.

Andrew Dorsett

Pastoral Intern

Andrew joined the staff at Cornerstone in July 2018. He currently studies at Houston Baptist University, and is in the Candidacy Process within the United Methodist Church.

David Rucker

Pastor of Care and Discipleship

Rev. David R. Rucker was the first born of a set of twins (she looks nothing like him) born in Abilene, Texas.He now has six siblings (one deceased) who are all living in Texas and most are living in Harris County.He met his wife, Camille, in a College and Career Sunday School Class in Dallas and they were married in 1974.David has a BA with a double major in math and religion (emphasis in Christian Education) from McMurry College (now University) and a MTh from Southern Methodist University.Camille and David are the proud parents of Peter and Dinah, and her husband Matthew, and the grandparents of their son, Ezra

After forty-three years of service in the North Texas Conference and serving churches from about 15 members to over 2,200 members, David and Camille retired in Houston to be close to family and medical facilities.David joined the Staff of Cornerstone UMC in June of 2016 as a part time associate pastor.He loves preaching, teaching, and enabling people to grow into their gifts and strengths as they grow into the likeness of Christ.He says, “I love being at Cornerstone and getting to know people here.”

Ben Lohmer Sr.

Senior Pastor

Pastor Ben graduated from Texas A&M with a B.S. & a M.A in Leadership Development, a field he feels blessed to use in the church. After graduating with his Master’s degree from Texas A&M University, Pastor Ben went on to become the President of the Perry Abernathy Recreation Center. Pastor Ben was honored to be selected to participate in the Impact Texas Program for Non-Profit Executive Directors in the state of Texas. During his time at The PARC, Ben attended seminary at SMU-Perkins School of Theology and graduated in May 2014 with a Master’s degree in Divinity. Pastor Ben has led worship in over 30 churches as a guest preacher and leads churches through visioning and mission exercises teaching at both the local church and district levels. He has also taught on Organizations in Conflict, Peace and Reconciliation, District Lay Speaker (now Servant) Training, and mentors several pastors and candidates for ministry.Pastor Ben served on the Southwest District Finance Committee, the Texas Conference Clergy Accountability Committee under the Center for Clergy Excellence and has served as a Texas Annual Conference Lay Delegate to Jurisdictional Conference in 2012 and as an alternate to the 2012 General Conference.

Pastor Ben currently serves as the Senior Pastor for Cornerstone United Methodist Church since July 1, 2018. As Senior Pastor for Pattison UMC, financial giving has increased 92%, an additional full-time director has been added, and worship attendance has increased 225%. He was the keynote speaker at the “2016 Small Church Big Deal” Conference where he shared about the culture and vision changes possible in any church anywhere. Pastor Ben and Pattison UMC were honored as the “Small Membership Church of the Year” award in 2017 by the Texas Annual Conference.

Pastor Ben’s leadership skill, passion for ministry, and a focus on the mission field is driving the church to change its tactics for reaching the lost, the least, the lonely, as well as the “nones” and the “dones”. Under Pastor Ben’s leadership the Pattison United Methodist Church developed innovative relationships partners including local business partners, other churches, non-profit groups, and social clubs that have led to higher community participation rates for the betterment of the community, the school district, and especially with children. Pastor Ben served on a variety of boards including the Waller County Child Welfare Board, Brookshire-Pattison Food Pantry as Secretary, Houston West Emmaus Community Board as the Community Spiritual Director and sits on two Waller County Scholarship Boards. Pastor Ben was recently recognized for his work with the Waller County Child Welfare Board being selected as the “2018 Volunteer of the Year” in the nine county Region 6 area.

Pastor Ben has been married to the love of his life, Ruth Lohmer, for nearly fifteen years. Ruth works as a Long-Range Planner for the City of Sugar Land and has for over a decade. Ruth also has two degrees from Texas A&M University and loves to cook and create new craft projects on her Cricut. Ben and Ruth have one son, Ben Jr. who has passed on to be with Jesus Christ in January 2012. They have one daughter, Abigail Joy Lohmer who was born in July 2015 and is the light of their lives. She is everybody’s best friend and a ball of energy that never runs out. She loves to play outside and can’t wait to meet new people or learn new activities.

Pastor Ben loves fishing and is always looking for people to join with him as he fishes the Freshwater Lakes and the Texas Coast throughout the year (but mostly on Mondays or Fridays). He lives for the opportunity to spend quality time with people and takes advantage of anything fun to do with others to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.